ListingsUpdated Sat 10 Oct

Kew Gardens London: what's on

Three hundred acres of botanic garden on the Thames at Richmond, and a working research institution rather than a park. The Palm House and Temperate House are the Victorian glass the place is known for, the treetop walkway is the view, and the winter light trail is the one that sells out. Ticketed, and cheaper booked ahead.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond TW9 3AERichmond

HoursDaily 10am to 7pm until 30 September (last entry 6pm), 10am to 6pm from 1 to 24 October (last entry 5pm), then 10am to 4pm until 11 November (last entry 3pm). Glasshouses 10am to 5pm. On 13 September the Gardens open at 11am.
AdmissionAdults £25 online, £28 at the gate to 31 October; £10 on Tuesdays to 29 December. 16 to 29s £10 online, children 4 to 15 £2 online, under 4s free.
Websitekew.org
Checked10 September 2026
Hours and prices change. The venue link is the one to trust.

What to expect

5 listings ahead at Kew Gardens, in Richmond. Filed under Seasonal.

Nearby

Richmond has the nearest stations and everything else on in the same part of town. Every date we hold for this address is on this page, soonest first.

Friday

16 October

Pick Seasonal From £19.50

Halloween at Kew: after-dark trail

18:00 to 22:00 Richmond

Until 1 Nov

A lit trail with live actors and the headless horseman. Non-members from 19.50 off peak, and 1 pound on Universal Credit or Pension Credit. Opens 6pm, 4pm from 25 October.

Friday

13 November

Seasonal From £25.50

Christmas at Kew

16:20 to 22:00 Richmond

Until 3 Jan 2027

A mile of lit trail through the gardens after dark, ending at the Palm House. Ticketed separately from general Kew admission, and last entry depends on which gate you booked.

Thursday

3 December

Seasonal From £25.50

Christmas at Kew: adults only evening

16:20 to 22:00 Richmond

New for 2026: the light trail with no children on it, on Wednesday 3 December. Same route and same last entry times by gate, and only two of these evenings all season.

Wednesday

9 December

Seasonal From £25.50

Christmas at Kew: adults only evening

16:20 to 22:00 Richmond

New for 2026: the light trail with no children on it, on Wednesday 9 December. Same route and same last entry times by gate, and only two of these evenings all season.

Friday

26 March

Seasonal From £22

Easter at Kew

10:00 Richmond

Until 11 Apr

The gardens at their best fortnight of the year, with a trail for children through the Easter weekend. Included with admission, and the glasshouses are warm if it turns.